Graham
Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Graham
Graham derives from the Old English "græham," meaning "gravel homestead" or "gravelly area," combining "græ" (gravel) and "ham" (homestead).
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Etymology
Graham derives from the Old English "græham," meaning "gravel homestead" or "gravelly area," combining "græ" (gravel) and "ham" (homestead). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Protestant Christian regions, with particular prominence in Scotland and Britain since the medieval period, notably borne by the Graham clan in Scottish history.
Graham currently ranks #120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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